Meaning of nose test | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.
   idiomatic
2. An inspection of an object using the sense of smell, as for freshness of food or cleanliness of clothing.
3. An inspection of the nasal passages or a trial of their function, as for breathing difficulties or olfactory ability.

Examples

“Near-synonyms: sanity test⟳, sanity check; reality check”

“In many cases, said Henry J. Stern, the president of the Citizens Union, a civic group, and a former city Parks Commissioner, "you have⟳ to apply⟳ the nose test⟳." "Does it smell⟳?" he said, referring to such deals. "Is it based on a personal relationship? Does it run⟳ contrary to the city's interest⟳?"”

“Make⟳ the "nose test⟳" sniffing for fumes, before starting engines.”

“Near-synonym: smell⟳ test⟳”

“The pollen blocker cream appeared to help⟳; after using the cream, people did better on the nose test⟳.”

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